Long Island architecture studio Kevin O’Sullivan + Associates has created a house in Amagansett, New York with wood prevalent inside and out to highlight the vernacular architecture in the region. The family home comprises two gabled wings that are linked by a lower portion whose roofline nestles into their sides. Kevin O’Sullivan + Associates (KOS+A)...
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31 Cool And Practical Home Wine Storage Ideas
If you are a wine connoisseur or just like to spoil yourself with a bottle of good wine, you probably puzzle over its storage at home. If you don’t have space for a wine cellar, you can make a pretty little one under your kitchen floor. Various shelves and wine drawers are great to store...
1962 Contemporary House With A Simple Color Palette
Located in Washington D.C.’s Chevy Chase neighborhood, the Stephenson House is a project led by Assembledge+ (Design Architect) and Fowlkes Studio (Executive Architect) that involved the renovation of a 1962 modernist house. The original home’s traditional shape was kept and with the addition of neutral colors and contemporary details, it still fits in with the...
Contemporary Double-Height Apartment With Natural Light
O. M. Shumelda Design and Architecture Studio has built a two-story apartment for a young creative client at the top of the city of Lviv, Ukraine, connecting the first and second levels to create a light and open interior. Titled 2 in 1, the project features a double-height space at the heart of the flat...
Minimalist Slender House With Narrow Proportions
Slender House by Japanese studio FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects featured a very narrow and deep lot, located within a densely built suburban area. In response, Kimura’s minimalist design strikes a balance between functionality, spaciousness, natural light and privacy to create a modern home for a family of three. The solid exterior is punctured by a tall...
Contemporary California Home With A Peaked Roof
MAK Studio has designed a new house in Burlingame, California, that features distinct lines and dark accents topped by a peaked roof. Minimalist concrete stairs lead from the sidewalk up to the front door. A pivoting dark wood front door welcomes visitors to the home. Inside the front door is a foyer with high ceilings...
Historic Savannah Cottage With Impeccable Charm
This little cottage in Savannah, Georgia, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built 200 years ago by John Ballon, “a free man of color.” Nestled between Warren and Washington Squares, Freeman’s Cottage features a picturesque garden patio. The full bath has a walk-in shower and large wooden vanity. The bedroom is...
Contemporary Forest House With A Minimal Footprint
Standing amidst a woodland in Mexico, this family home by WEYES estudio was designed to blend into its natural surroundings. Its design focuses on minimal consumption and forming an architectural language that embraces the clients’ passion for the great outdoors. The main challenge posed by the site was its irregular and sloped terrain, and in...
42 Amazing Red And Gold Christmas Décor Ideas
Red and gold is a great traditional color combo for Christmas, it’s chic and stunning. That’s why we’ve decided to roundup a bunch of ideas with these colors. Take red and gold ornaments to decorate not only the tree but also the whole house: the stairs, the doors, the fireplace, the table making centerpieces. Make...
Shkrub House With Ukrainian And Japanese Aesthetics
Architect Sergey Makhno has renovated an existing building in the suburbs of Kiev to create a new residence for him and his family. Titled Shkrub House, the project takes inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection. Characterized by the application of unpolished materials native to Ukraine, such as clay walls...